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Manitobans to benefit from greener, more sustainable transit options and water services
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Sixteen public transit and water projects across Manitoba receive government funding

WINNIPEG, Oct. 10, 2017 /CNW/ - Canada and Manitoba are investing in public infrastructure to ensure Manitobans have modern and reliable water and transit systems that meet local needs and lay the foundation for sustainable economic growth.

Today, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Jeff Wharton, Minister of Municipal Relations, and His Worship Brian Bowman, Mayor of Winnipeg, announced federal-provincial funding of more than $53.9 million for 11 water and wastewater projects, and more than $21.6 million for five public transit projects.

This investment will support upgrades to the pollution control facility in Portage La Prairie, water and sewer main renewals in Grandview, and a new water treatment lagoon in Riverdale. In Winnipeg, funding will go towards the City's Rapid Transit Master Plan and Prioritization Study, a new pedestrian and cyclist corridor along Kildonan Settlers Bridge, and protected bike lanes along Chevrier Boulevard and McDermont and Bannatyne avenues.

These investments are part of an agreement between Canada and Manitoba for the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund and the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund. With the projects announced today, a total of 58 water projects and 52 public transit projects will benefit communities across the province.

Quotes

"The Government of Canada is making strategic infrastructure investments to improve Manitobans' quality of life while supporting economic development and middle-class job creation. With the funding we're announcing today, we're helping protect public health and the environment and increasing the safety and efficiency of the transit networks people rely on daily."

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities

"Our Government is proud of our strong continued partnership with all levels of government and our shared commitment to public transit and water infrastructure investments. Manitobans deserve access to safe and reliable transportation as well as effective upgrades to our water systems to continue Winnipeg's reputation as a wonderful place to live and work."

The Honourable Jeff Wharton, Minister of Municipal Relations

"Winnipeg is a growing, thriving city on its way to one million people strong. Building our city for the future while also addressing the infrastructure challenges facing us today requires strong partnerships with other levels of government. I want to thank them for our partnership on many different infrastructure projects so far, and will continue to find ways we can work together to keep building Winnipeg for the future."

His Worship Brian Bowman, Mayor of Winnipeg

"The benefits from today's announcement will not stop at local borders. High quality public infrastructure is an essential part of the fabric that makes up not only communities, but entire regions all across Manitoba. The AMM appreciates the opportunity to work together to prioritize the projects that will help our municipalities grow and thrive in today's economy."

Chris Goertzen, President of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities

Quick facts

The Government of Canada will invest more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.

$25.3 billion of this funding will support public transit projects, including $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

$21.9 billion of this funding will support green infrastructure projects, including $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

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Backgrounder

Eleven water and wastewater projects in Manitoba receive government funding

The Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) supports projects that provide communities with more reliable water and wastewater systems.

The 11 projects announced today are in addition to 47 projects previously announced under CWWF.

The Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF) is helping improve commute times, cut air pollution, strengthen communities and grow Canada's economy by supporting the rehabilitation of public transit systems, the planning of future system improvements and expansions, enhanced asset management and system optimization and modernization.

The five projects announced today are in addition to 47 projects previously announced under PTIF.